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Master of Laws at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The LLM at Moritz College of Law is designed for foreign law graduates and foreign lawyers who want to advance their legal education and careers. It offers a flexible, career-oriented degree with over 100 courses in US, transnational and international law.

Faculty: Moritz College of Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students follow a general curriculum or one of six academic concentrations, combining doctrinal courses in major legal practice areas with experiential learning, seminars and journal participation. Extensive bar exam courses are available for foreign-trained lawyers sitting US bar exams (for example Ohio, New York, California and Washington DC), plus a free commercial bar prep course.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates with lawyering skills and work experience for the global legal market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first law degree from a foreign law school (LLB, JD or equivalent) or a legal education qualifying for the home country's bar exam. English proficiency where applicable: TOEFL 550 paper or 80 iBT, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120+ (taken within two years; some exemptions). Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a law professor). Statement of purpose, two pages maximum. Applications open August 1; scholarship consideration February 1, 2027; final deadline June 1, 2027. Application fee $50.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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